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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The smoke and haze from Ethan's pipe might represent ___________________________.
(a) Societal oppression.
(b) The threat of death.
(c) Zeena's ghost.
(d) Confusion of reality.

2. Ethan does his clearest thinking while _______________________________.
(a) Driving the lumber to town.
(b) Working familiar outdoor tasks.
(c) Talking to Zeena.
(d) Feeding the horses.

3. Ethan now sees the cemetery as ____________________________.
(a) The threat of stagnancy.
(b) The threat of death.
(c) The promise of continuance and stability.
(d) The promise of excitement and the unknown.

4. How is the pickle dish broken?
(a) The cat knocks it off the table.
(b) Ethan knocks it off the table.
(c) The dog knocks it off the table.
(d) Mattie knocks it off the table.

5. Ethan puts his arm around Mattie ________________________.
(a) To console her.
(b) To demonstrate his ownership of her to Denis Eady.
(c) To steady her as they walk.
(d) To show her his intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Ethan replace Zeena's pickle dish?

2. While Ethan warms himself by the stove, Mattie _______________________.

3. What motif continues to suggest a promise of happiness or well-being for Ethan at the start of Chapter 4?

4. Zeena asks Ethan if Jotham Powell can _________________________.

5. Though Ethan's studies were brief, the author states that he became aware of

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